NEW CLASS ORIENTATION SCHEDULE  (Sunday before Basic starts)

The student will first engage in drill and ceremonies, which will enhance the students’ attention to details and allow him/her to develop precision movements within the class as well as develop a response to methods of instruction. The cadre will use three methods of instruction for the drill and ceremonies: step by step, talk through, and by the number methods. Students will be given an explanation, demonstration, and then practice each movement.

4:00-6:00 p.m.  Forming the Class

* Stationary movements:      

• Position of Attention

• Rest Position

• Facing Movements

• Hand Salute

* Marching movements:

• Forward march (30 inch step)

• Marching in Place

• Half-Step

• Open & Closing Ranks

* Other movements: 

• Aligning the Class

• Changing Direction of Column

• Raising and Retiring the Colors

6:00-7:00 p.m.  Academy orientation

• Room Assignments

• Dining Hall Procedures

7:00-8:00 p.m.  Policy and Classroom orientation

• Classroom Orientation

• Rules and Regulations